• The application of the Agreement allows for entitlement to benefits for contingencies that occurred before it came into force to be examined, although under no circumstances will payment of these benefits be made for periods before that date.

• Pensions that were paid by both countries or entitlements that were denied before the Agreement came into force can be reviewed under the terms of this Agreement, upon the request of the interested parties. However, benefits paid as a single payment wil not be reviewed.